The index that is set at 100 — for all of Canada — with 2006 as a base year.

Crime Severity Index 2012:

Regina: 116

Saskatoon: 107

Canada: 75

Police forces across the country have reported fewer crimes leading to the lowest crime rate, for Canada, since 1972.

"We're making good progress," Police Chief Troy Hagen said Thursday, about the continuing drop in Regina's crime rate. "We consider Regina to be a very safe place to be. We are working very diligently to continue this trend and continue this momentum, moving forward."

Regina also has the highest CSI [Crime Severity Index] in the country, at 116.